42 The rules are simple, but full of life

The number "42" for Lifehacker.ru a kind of magic, so I just could not pass by this article. After reading it, I realized that the book contains simple and effective tips that have been discussed on our blog more than once individually. I'm even thinking of working to hang the 42 points in the frame on the most conspicuous place, so as not to forget that we are complicating your life.

1. Try a completely opposite things

For example, if you eat a lot of meat, it is time to try to give it at least for a short period of time. Love to argue - try to keep silent. Woke up late - get up early, etc. Make these little experiments part of their daily lives and it is a kind of inoculation "out of comfort zone." First of all, it's fun, and secondly, at the time of the next steep turns in your life going beyond the comfort will not be so noticeable.

2. Wake up 20 minutes earlier

You can do this in a few sets of 20 minutes, and then you will be able to quietly wake up an hour early and have time to do a lot of interesting things, to which the earlier hands did not reach. More recently, we touched upon the subject

early risesSo if you have not started, you have a wonderful opportunity to include this item in their lives in the complex.

3. Come on all appointments and meetings is 10 minutes earlier

In the first place, leaving in advance you will not worry about being late and forced to wait for colleagues. Why do you need the extra stress before an important meeting? Second came a bit earlier, you can prepare and check again if you have not forgotten.

4. single-tasking

Our brains are not able to support multitasking. We still have to switch from one task to another. When you are working only on one thing, you do it better and more intently, on what not distracted.

5. Ask yourself: Do I try to keep things going on

Analyze the situation. If it turns out that their actions do you complicate everything even more, think about how to decompose it into simpler components and fix the problem.

6. Ask yourself: Is it important to be in 5 years

Before making mountains out of molehills and tear his hair, think about whether this situation will be critical in 5 years? And after 5 weeks?

7. Make purchases only in terms of the money that you have earned or saved up

Before you buy something expensive, think carefully and remember the rule "think about the purchase many days, how many hundreds of part of its cost (if 100, then one day, if 200 - 2 days etc.). " This will help you make intelligent purchasing and avoid stupid loans.

8. Learn a few recipes and cook more often at home

So you will save money and be able to eat more healthy food (provided that you are cooking a healthy meal).

By the way, this blog has a lot of interesting and simple recipes.

9. When you are cooking, try to cook more than you eat

It will save you time - the next time you will only need to reheat ready-made. And, of course, I have to wash the dishes not often.

Frankly, I do not really like to eat food heated. But in times of debris is very save. In addition, there are dishes that are on the second day are delicious (some soups, for example).

10. Record

Human memory - is not the most reliable tool. So do the recording of cases of purchases, meetings, etc. And try to highlight 4 priority goals for this year and periodically keep an eye on them in my notes, so as not to deviate from the set course.

11. Remember that life is much wider than you think

You do not know everything, and sometimes wrong. This will help you with a lot of patience to listen to the opinions of others and to accept it, to change themselves and always remain open to new knowledge and capabilities.

12. Take a chance, do not be afraid to make mistakes

And then learn from them, to assimilate lessonsThat life brings, and with the acquired knowledge and experiences boldly grasp the new ideas.

13. Do something that you really like

Do not live someone else's dreams and desires.

14. Try to make the purchase of products once a week

This will save not only money but also time.

15. Go shopping when you are full

The best way to go to the store and buy only what you need - it does not go hungry. Not there will be a temptation to buy something else, and standing at the cashier hands will not reach for a chocolate bar and cookies as well as helpfully laid out at the last line :)

16. Enjoy the small joys

Beautiful sunset, flowering trees outside the window after a long winter, the latter the most delicious piece of cake. Learn to savor life in small pieces and find pleasant moments in the world around you.

17. drink water

Instead of eating when you get bored, better drink a glass of water - to get rid of hunger and at the same time to re-hydrate the body.

18. Eat slowly

Do not fly, so if you are late for the last train of his life to a bright and happy future. Food should be taken in a good mood and slowly, savoring every bite. First, because you will be filled, but eat less than if you shove food at cruising speed. And secondly, it will be another enjoyable moment that will complement your enjoyment of life mosaic.

19. please

Be kind to people around them, and in particular - to himself.

20. Write a short letter

Usually enough 1-5 sentences.

21. Respond to emails once a day

Highlight for themselves the most optimal time to check your email and reply to incoming messages. Checking the mailbox every 5 minutes, it takes time and add nervousness.

22. Learn new ways to deal with stress and try them

Meditation, yoga, classical music, a couple of laps around the stadium after work - any one of these methods can help you relieve the stress.

23. Keep your home and your workplace in order

Then you will be able to quickly find the right things, and thus to save time and nerves.

24. Live "here and now"

Enjoy life, catch every moment. Be aware of every day, instead of constantly thinking sweep through him like mad about what will happen tomorrow.

25. Spend more time with people that make life easier

And try to avoid the company of those who complicates all for no reason.

26. Exercise every day

Let it be at least a walking tour or a walk during lunch. This will get rid of stress, add energy, will help bring the body in order and ward off negative thoughts.

27. Get rid of trash

Get rid of useless things in the house, from the projects that hinder your development, from the bad thoughts in your head, and from people who They are an obstacle to your goals and take up too much time and energy on the constant complaints a life.

28. Ask questions

Do not be afraid to ask for advice from people who have been in the same situations as yours, and were able to find a solution.

29. Stop trying to please everyone

Just because it is useless. It is impossible, because there will always be people who do not like you for one reason or another. And these reasons could be thousands.

30. Break down complex tasks into small

If the task seems daunting, break it into smaller tasks and solve gradually one after the other.

31. Stop trying to do everything perfectly

This does not mean that everything should be done in a slipshod manner. Just instead obsess over every detail, just do a good job. We also have more than once wrote about the side effects of perfectionism - a waste of time, energy and nerves plus increasing dissatisfaction with themselves and others due to excessive bar.

32. Stop for a moment and just take a deep breath

Then exhale slowly. Deep breathing well relaxes and saturates the blood with oxygen. And also it helps to better focus on the important things in life.

33. Spend 20% of time on deliberation about solving the problem, and 80% - on its decision

And not vice versa.

34. Focus on more important things, and all unnecessary and secondary shut off

Instead of being sprayed simultaneously on 10 projects, direct all their energies to the two or three main objectives.

35. Keep a diary

Writing every day their thoughts and their actions, then you will be able to easily keep track of what has helped you find the right solution. Also, entries re-reading will help you to clearly see your progress and avoid the same mistakes.

36. If your occupation has ceased to please you, find something else

The world around us is changing and we are changing with it. Something from which we were just delighted with yesterday, today can no longer be of any interest to us. If you feel that you previously favorite thing no longer brings you satisfaction, it's time to think about change.

37. Use a minimalist workspace

You should not interfere with anything. On your desktop should be the procedure and be only those things that are necessary for the job. Clutter distracts and productivity falls. I think that the procedure should be not only on the desktop, but also on the desktop of your computer.

38. Every Sunday allocates a 15 minutes planning the upcoming work week

This will help you to bring order to his head, and prioritize the order of doing things, set goals, tune in to the upcoming work and reduce stress.

39. Cancel unnecessary subscriptions

Whether it is disconnected from the cable TV with a huge number of channels, or cleaning their rss-stream from the trash that you continue to browse the habit. We can also add some magazines and newspapers.

40. Ask, instead of guessing

While we are not able to read the thoughts of others, to find out what a person thinks, you can only be asking him a direct question. Stop guessing - just ask what you are interested in. A wrong interpretation and speculation can lead to very dire consequences. Do not be afraid to ask - demand for money are not taken.

41. Make one change at a time

To get rid of old habits (especially if they are harmful) and introduce something new is very difficult in my life. Make changes gradually. For example, start with the first item in this list, and gradually, by securing one point after another, change your life for the better.

42. Sometimes allow yourself to just be lazy

If you can lead your life in order to get rid of negativity and unnecessary cases, you will have time for a small and pleasant laziness. Sometimes laziness - it is a barrier that prevents us to achieve the desired goals, but sometimes - this medicine. Allow yourself a little lazy at least once a week. Do not think about work, not to think about the goals, but just enjoy the peace, book, a walk or loneliness. This little laziness will allow you to relax and to start the work week with renewed energy and inspiration.

You know, when the head is no busy to drop very interesting ideas;)